Does Univar Solutions pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Univar Solutions employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Univar Solutions. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Univar Solutions?

52% of Univar Solutions employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Univar Solutions 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Univar Solutions?

Account Manager (73) , Customer Service Representative (46) , Supply Planner (29) , Manager (26) , Material Handler (24) , Sales (24) , Sales Manager (14) , Sales Representative (14) , Administrative Assistant (12) , Customer Service Specialist (12) , Estagiário (12) , Analyst (11) , Customer Account Partner (11) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (11) , Sales Account Manager (11)

What are the pros of working at Univar Solutions according to real employee reviews?

"Good Benefits and great 401K" ((in 140 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 116 reviews)); "Decent and decent pay." ((in 81 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 48 reviews)); "Salaries are good for the industry." ((in 30 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Univar Solutions according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and lack of experienced mgt" ((in 102 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and has a bunch of clueless yes men/women working for them." ((in 44 reviews)); "Answer: Terrible managers that are promoted based on who they know not what they know." ((in 28 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 24 reviews)); "Long hours and a lot of days" ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Univar Solutions layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Univar Solutions layoffs and their outlook for job security at Univar Solutions in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Univar Solutions locations?

Dublin , Chicago , Redmond , Houston , Downers Grove , Phoenix , Los Angeles , The Woodlands , Columbus , Dallas , Bedford Park , Morrisville , Atlanta , Strongsville , Twinsburg , San Jose , Norcross , Commerce , Denver , Kent , Birmingham , Salt Lake City , Conroe , New York , Waxahachie , Odessa , Seattle , Providence , Pittsburgh , Tampa

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3.2

52% would recommend to a friend

(1,247 total reviews)

David Jukes

49% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,247 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Univar Solutions employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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1K reviews

2.0

Feb 11, 2022

Major disconnect between what they say vs what they do

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people to work with

Cons

Company leadership is completely out of touch. Line management is given no resources, ridiculous expectations, and zero support. Worst company I’ve ever been at.

Univar Solutions Response

Thank you for your review and for recognizing our great teammates! We appreciate your ongoing 5+ years of dedication to Univar Solutions! You've been with us through quite a bit of growth and change and we’re sorry to hear about your most recent experience. We encourage all employees to be transparent and to provide their perspective and insights through various channels including our We Listen Employee survey, speaking with their manager or even connecting with their local HRBP.

5.0

Feb 9, 2022

Purpose Driven and Great People

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fresh thinking, fast paced, committed to evolving culture, smart people, comp & benes, commitment to diversity & sustainability, rewarding work, committed people who genuinely care about each other.

Cons

Pace & rate of change not for everyone.

Univar Solutions Response

Thank you for recognizing the many great reasons for working at Univar Solutions. We appreciate your 8+ years tenure on our amazing team. Transformation periods can be confusing and challenging at times. We want to continue working hard on our innovation efforts and process improvements as we move forward and strive to be a place where the best people want to work.

4.0

Feb 9, 2022

Good place to work

Logistics specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with

Cons

An overall atmosphere of resistance to change and growth

Univar Solutions Response

Thank you for being part of our Logistics Team and for recognizing our most valuable asset, our employees! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. All the best to you!

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